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Guide Picks - Top 7 Books for Entertaining Advice |
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There are so many details to think about when hosting a party. It's a good
thing there are some really terrific books to turn to when looking for
advice. Some are great for advice on setting the table. Others provide
tips on the proper etiquette for entertaining. And the rest are great for
picking a theme or planning activities that will make your event extra
fun.
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1) Emily
Post's Etiquette, 16th Edition
Peggy Post has taken over her mother-in-law's crown as the queen of
etiquette. In this updated edition of the classic, she covers all the
rules that apply to entertaining under both casual and formal
circumstances. Look no further for advice on the proper way to word
invitations, proper gifts to bring for any occasion, customs associated
with travel and many more situations.
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2) The
Art of the Table
This book answers every question you ever had about the rules for
formal dining, table setting, choosing dinnerware, glassware and more. The
history behind the rules makes this book most interesting.
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3) The
Complete Idiot's Guide to Throwing a Great Party
Event planners Phyllis Cambria and Patty Sachs join forces to write a
simple guide to fun entertaining. This book includes lots of ideas for
theme parties, tips on planning, advice on invitations, suggestions for
hiring help and much more.
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4) Secrets
from a Caterer's Kitchen
Nicole Aloni shares tips gleaned from years of catering experience. This
book includes practical advice on planning food quantities, staying within
a budget, essentials need in your kitchen, and creating drama at the
table. She also gives over 150 recipes that are sure to impress your
guests.
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5) Entertaining
At first glance this looks like an attractive cookbook with gorgeous
photographs. But when you dig in there's lots of entertaining tips to be
found. Each theme-oriented menu includes recipes, suggestions for the
basics for cooking and serving each one, and alternative menu ideas for
these themes.
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6) Tabletops
This book by Barbara Milo Ohrbach is purely about setting the stage when
you entertain. The beautiful photographs illustrate how you can use
ordinary items in creative ways to set your tables, inside, outside, every
day and for special occasions. There are many simple instructions for
fabricating your own special table touches.
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7) Beautiful
Napkins
It's amazing what a simple square of fabric can do to dress up a table.
And you don't necessarily need to fold it in any fancy way. This book is
filled with easy suggestions for using napkins in creative and stylish
ways on your table. And there are even some tutorials for making those
fancy folds, if you choose.
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